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Want Shelf Impact for Your Package Design? Then Act Like a Leader

Want Shelf Impact for Your Package Design? Then Act Like a Leader

Leaders in Packaging Profile: Plastic Dispensing Closure Demos and Case Studies

What’s the best way to become a package design leader? To learn from the best designers of plastic dispensing closures. Where do you find the best in the business? One easy way is by checking out Packaging World’s Leaders in Packaging 2014We are proud to say you will find MRP Solutions (formerly Weatherchem) listed there!

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How to Become the TOP DOG in the Pet Food Packaging Business

How to Become the TOP DOG in the Pet Food Packaging Business

Latest Trends Emphasize Convenient Plastic Closures

 As pet owners stroll the aisles of their local pet store, they are greatly influenced by what they see on the shelf in terms of packaging for their favorite brands of food and treats. According to a recent article in Petfood Industry magazine, discerning pet owners want products that are packaged in a convenient, creative way. Instead of multi-wall paper packaging, pet food and care companies are favoring flexible plastic packaging....

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VIDEO: 7 Ideas That Shook The Universe of Liquid Packaging

VIDEO: 7 Ideas That Shook The Universe of Liquid Packaging

Plastic Dispensing Closures Eliminate Dripping and Spilling

Glugging. Dripping. Spilling. These are the problems caused by many plastic dispensing closures. The sleek bottle may be attractive, but then when you go to pour the liquid or sauce, you have a big mess on your hands.

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VIDEO: Flip Top Caps Help Restaurant Managers Conquer Kitchen Chaos

VIDEO: Flip Top Caps Help Restaurant Managers Conquer Kitchen Chaos

How Flip Top Closures Save Time, Money and Sanity

Who knows more about the importance of convenient closures than a restaurant manager?  In the kitchen, flip top caps and dispensing closures can be used for sauce bottles, food containers, spices and seasonings and more.  According to the general manager of one of Cleveland’s premier restaurants, “I work long hours in the kitchen—anything that makes my life easier is definitely worth using.”

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VIDEO: Great Packaging Design Ideas Come From Focus Group

VIDEO: Great Packaging Design Ideas Come From Focus Group

Flip Top Caps Add Big Value to Premium Salad Dressing

The best way to gauge a product’s value is to put it in the hands of the consumer. And that’s just what MRP Solutions did with its LiquiFlapper® flip top caps. The focus group was organized to assess the needs and preferences of consumers of premium salad dressing.

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VIDEO: Dispensing Closures Spice Up Packaging for Seasonings

VIDEO: Dispensing Closures Spice Up Packaging for Seasonings

Convenient dispensing closures that are easy to open are important to consumers in the spice and seasoning industry.

Consumers who use spices and seasonings frequently in their cooking want a package that is easy to open, allows portion control and maintains product safety and freshness. To build brand loyalty, spice and seasoning manufacturers need to incorporate dispensing closures that create a great experience for consumers—each and every time they use the product.

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Flip Top Cap Solves Biggest Problem in Squeezable Product Dispensing

Flip Top Cap Solves Biggest Problem in Squeezable Product Dispensing

Innovative dispensing closures create a superior flip top cap solution

When it comes to food and condiment production, controlled dispensing is essential—especially for squeezable products. MRP Solutions provides superior flip top cap solutions that deliver the perfect amount of product for consumers with each and every use. Consider this success story from a spicy mustard manufacturer:

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5 Trends in Pet Food Packaging: Products Your Customers Will Beg For

5 Trends in Pet Food Packaging: Products Your Customers Will Beg For

How Flip Top Caps Make Pet Products Stand Out on the Shelf

When it comes to the pet industry, consumers are more interested in the quality, taste and functionality of a product; they are much less concerned about the price. Therefore, it’s vital to select packaging that clearly communicates quality, taste and functionality, while making the product stand out on the store shelf. 

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No Mess, No Fuss Chemical Packaging Locks in Safety and Security

No Mess, No Fuss Chemical Packaging Locks in Safety and Security

How Durable Dispensing Closures Provide Reliable Storage of Chemicals

Why are they so important? With more regulations than any other industry, chemical products must be packaged in materials that can withstand harsh liquids and other substances. They also must provide a strong barrier to prevent leakage and dispense without glugging or spilling—all of which protect the safety of the consumer.

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3 Reasons Why Nutra Brand Packagers Love MegaFlap® Plastic Closures

3 Reasons Why Nutra Brand Packagers Love MegaFlap® Plastic Closures

New Closure Boosts Shelf Impact and Builds Brand Image

Consumers today are looking for products that incorporate plastic closures that offer form as well as function. In response to this growing demand, MRP Solutions has just announced its new MegaFlap plastic closure. This contemporary closure features a full open orifice for easy access—no matter how large your hand is! And the built-in scoop retention mechanism makes product access even easier without creating a mess.   

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